How accurate is it when measuring items less than an ounce? I bake and do other kitchen magic and need a scale that will also weigh small amount of sodium citrate, etc.
4666
I have found it to be quite sensitive to minute changes but I don't use calibration weights. The smallest units are 0.05 (1/20th) ounce and 1 gram (30 grams ≈ 1oz). Considering that 1/8th tsp is roughly 1.125 grams, you have to decide if that's sensitive enough for your needs.
4667
My experience is that it is accurate with very small masses such as fractions of an ounce or in a low number of grams. For such small masses or volumes I put a small Dixie cup on the scale (which typically weighs about 3 grams) and then tare the scale and then add in the powder or whatever I need to weigh. I typically use grams, but the scale can show weights in tenths or hundredths of an ounce.
4668
No. This scale only weighs in increments of .05 oz. so if you have .07 oz of anything it will show .05. If you have .03 of anything it will show .00. So this is not the scale for you. We never weigh anything less than 1 oz. so we are happy with this scale.
4669
I have used the scale to measure the weight of a letter, which would be less than an ounce. Since there are 28 grams in an ounce, I would think that by measuring in grams, you would get a measure that is closer to what you need than by measuring in less than an ounce. However, I do not measure such small amounts for my baking. For small measures, I use a tablespoon-teaspoon. Sorry I can't help.
2102097
It does appear to be a little smaller than what would be accurate measurements. It hasn't been bad enough to throw off my recipes, but if you need accuracy, you shouldn't go with these.
200147
Its always good to have a calibration weight just in case its jarred or dropped during shipping, as this will throw the calibration way off. Or if you want, use an american dollar bill or a jefferson nickel as these will weigh 1.0 and 0.5 respectively. I own one of these, bought it about 5 months ago. Its a lot smaller than it looks but the calibration was dead on accurate despite its cheap price and small size.
2055020
I find the scale to be accurate. Hard to say if it is accurate to the oz level. It usually matches my good scale at home. I travel with the portable scale to help maintain my weight on long business trips
648479
What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave it fluffy or what? What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave... » Read More What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave it fluffy or what? « Show Less
1279847
We wondered the same thing. It is pretty accurate. When we received it, we measured a one pound bag of flour and it was spot on. It actually measures to a tenth of an ounce.
471352
Cook's Country says they are the most accurate for measuring. That is why I bought them. They are great for measuring out spices from the jar.
890899
Sorry, I don't know but I use my stainless steel bowls on top of the scale, turn on and then measures my flours for baking. It's perfect. I like that I don't have to calculate the weight of my bowl. The trick is to place the bowl on top without any ingredients before turning it on. It will just measure the weight of the ingredients then. Not sure if that answers your question.
1940815
Calibration is not possible to the best of my knowledge. I have found it to be accurate + or - 1 or 2 grams and I think that is more a sensitivity issue (placement, etc). Hope this helps. As noted above - "tare" is certainly possible if that is what you meant.
636088
The scale is accurate within 1 tenth of an ounce. So as a postal scale it is a good product. As far as it measuring amounts that small I am not sure. Hope this helps!Stay well Alice D
195844
Well, ounces can be either weight or volume. I use the metric system for soapmaking (even in the US - it's tons easier!) and measured each cavity at 75mL - I think that's between 2 and 3 ounces by volume. My digital scale toggles between units of measure so I tossed a bar on it to weigh and it came out at 2 ounces exactly (though that was a hot process bar so the corners of the mold may not have been full). For volume reference, I have normal human hands and a bar fits almost exactly in my palm. I have not tried the oval mold, but I imagine it's much the same quality. Obviously, the sizes will be different between the two styles of mold. Well, ounces can be either weight or volume. I use the metric system for soapmaking (even in the US - it's tons easier!) and measured each cavity at 75mL - I think that's between 2 and 3 ounces by volume. My digital scale toggles between units of measure so I tossed a bar on it to weigh and it came out at 2 ounces exactly (though that was a hot process bar so the corners of the mold may not have been full). For volume reference, I have normal human hands and a bar fits almost exactly in my palm. I have not tried the oval mold, but I imagine it's much the same quality. Obviously, the sizes... » Read More Well, ounces can be either weight or volume. I use the metric system for soapmaking (even in the US - it's tons easier!) and measured each cavity at 75mL - I think that's between 2 and 3 ounces by volume. My digital scale toggles between units of measure so I tossed a bar on it to weigh and it came out at 2 ounces exactly (though that was a hot process bar so the corners of the mold may not have been full). For volume reference, I have normal human hands and a bar fits almost exactly in my palm. I have not tried the oval mold, but I imagine it's much the same quality. Obviously, the sizes will be different between the two styles of mold. « Show Less
1871111
I don't own a kitchen scale, it's a matter of ounces only, in my opinion not a factor unless you are really, really thin.I did discover after a longer ride on my scooter that it does not breathe. It works for me.
1512009
It does gram accuracy. It shows X.XX oz accuracy on the screen, but I would say it is accurate to the .04-.05 oz, not .01 oz., as 1oz = ~28.3g
760277
I use a piece of plastic on the scale and then put the food on the plastic. I never place food directly on the scale. There is a tare weight that you use when you turn it on with the plastic in place. You still get an accurate reading. I just use a damp cloth to wipe it off. I never put food directly on it.
2036097
To be honest I never bother calibrating mine, and things have turned out okay. I did realize that was kind of dumb so compared the known weight of an object (weighed on another, calibrated one) to the weight shown on my scale and it was close enough for my purposes (like off by 0.1 or 0.01 (can't remember if there's two points after the decimal or not)). Though you can always calibrate w a nickel or other coin w a known weight of course.
1128507
I had to return mine, It was way off in its accuracy. I bought a Kitchen Aid Digital instead and it works much better.
2269184
It's accurate to the nearest gram as best I can tell. If you are measuring chemicals and doing stoichiometry and it needs to be very precise, I wouldn't recommend a scale like this because it's more intended for quick measurements. For chemistry you'll probably want one of those scales with a hood.